The setting: On the cusp of another NBA Finals appearance, Bryant made a hanging, double-pump jumper from just inside the three-point line with 34.2 seconds left to give the Lakers a 107-100 lead at Phoenix. The significance: Bryants shot, which came with the Suns Grant Hill playing him tightly, drew an emphatic Yes! from TNT announcer Marv Albert. Bryant playfully tapped Suns Coach Alvin Gentry on the behind after the play, which wrapped up the 111-103 victory and the series for the Lakers. Said TNTs Doug Collins: You cant defend that. With 1:59 left in the game, Bryant made another incredibly difficult shot, this one over two defenders, for a five-point lead. Bryant finished with 37 points.

The setting: On the cusp of another NBA Finals appearance, Bryant made a hanging, double-pump jumper from just inside the three-point line with 34.2 seconds left to give the Lakers a 107-100 lead at Phoenix. The significance: Bryants shot, which came with the Suns Grant Hill playing him tightly, drew an emphatic Yes! from TNT announcer Marv Albert. Bryant playfully tapped Suns Coach Alvin Gentry on the behind after the play, which wrapped up the 111-103 victory and the series for the Lakers. Said TNTs Doug Collins: You cant defend that. With 1:59 left in the game, Bryant made another incredibly difficult shot, this one over two defenders, for a five-point lead. Bryant finished with 37 points. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

The setting: On the cusp of another NBA Finals appearance, Bryant made a hanging, double-pump jumper from just inside the three-point line with 34.2 seconds left to give the Lakers a 107-100 lead at Phoenix. The significance: Bryants shot, which came with the Suns Grant Hill playing him tightly, drew an emphatic Yes! from TNT announcer Marv Albert. Bryant playfully tapped Suns Coach Alvin Gentry on the behind after the play, which wrapped up the 111-103 victory and the series for the Lakers. Said TNTs Doug Collins: You cant defend that. With 1:59 left in the game, Bryant made another incredibly difficult shot, this one over two defenders, for a five-point lead. Bryant finished with 37 points.